Dave@ddmworks
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Hope it is not too much torture, the tooling is getting finished up and then we will know final pricing on it, right now it looks like it will be very close in price the hatchback system.
DDMworks Hatchback Exhaust
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rdss
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Thanks for the update Dave, any teaser pics? Final location and exit of tailpipe?
Bogus, you should have two cat's, a resonator (middle of car behind second cat) and a muffler (behind rear axel). The only difference between the HB and sedan exhaust is the length up pipe after the muffler.
Bogus, you should have two cat's, a resonator (middle of car behind second cat) and a muffler (behind rear axel). The only difference between the HB and sedan exhaust is the length up pipe after the muffler.
Bogus
Senior Member
I could swear there are two mufflers. I could be wrong though. I'll take a pic today. Is the resonator as big as the muffler in the back?
laborsmith
New member
Resonator is bigger, at least in the HB.
The second cat lacks an O2 sensor and perhaps you are mistaking it for a resonator or muffler.
Before we changed to the DDMWorks exhaust, we had the Sonic up on the lift and at the time it looked like the exhaust pipe ran straight through the resonator, which is why the OEM system has to be cut so it can be removed.
Laborsmith
The second cat lacks an O2 sensor and perhaps you are mistaking it for a resonator or muffler.
Before we changed to the DDMWorks exhaust, we had the Sonic up on the lift and at the time it looked like the exhaust pipe ran straight through the resonator, which is why the OEM system has to be cut so it can be removed.
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sbpphoenix
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The resonator is the huge triangular thing in the middle of the car.
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rdss
Junior Member
It's huge. right in the middle of the car forward of the 90 degree turn in the exhaust heading for the muffler. I actually think it might be bigger than the muffler and could honestly be a baffled muffler but I do not know. Someone that puts a cat back on could split it to verify. I would do it to mine when I get my cat back but I plan to put a flange on before the muffler so I can reinstall it down the road if/when I decide to trade it in or sell it.
TheFallenAngel12
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Here are a few photos i took of the underside of my sonic.
As you will see in the first photo, You will see a small round tank, thats the 2nd catalytic converter,
then you have a large Tank, Thats the stock Resonator,
then a series of bends of pipes leading to the next photo Set.
The second photo set shows the stock muffler and tailpipe. as rdss said, the hatchback is the same setup for the exhaust except the hatch tailpipe is much shorter. hope this helps you out.
As you will see in the first photo, You will see a small round tank, thats the 2nd catalytic converter,
then you have a large Tank, Thats the stock Resonator,
then a series of bends of pipes leading to the next photo Set.
The second photo set shows the stock muffler and tailpipe. as rdss said, the hatchback is the same setup for the exhaust except the hatch tailpipe is much shorter. hope this helps you out.
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Dave@ddmworks
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The owner of the Sedan that has the first system installed on the car was able to send over a pic of the tip, I am working with him to get some more pics for everyone.
The jigs are being done and expected to be ready at the end of this week, with the first systems shipping next Tuesday the 14th.
Pricing is similar to the hatchback system -
Cat Back with No resonator and no muffler - $503
Cat Back with Resonator and no rear muffler (best 1.4L setup) - $597
Cat Back with no resonator but with a rear muffler (best 1.8L setup) - $639
The jigs are being done and expected to be ready at the end of this week, with the first systems shipping next Tuesday the 14th.
Pricing is similar to the hatchback system -
Cat Back with No resonator and no muffler - $503
Cat Back with Resonator and no rear muffler (best 1.4L setup) - $597
Cat Back with no resonator but with a rear muffler (best 1.8L setup) - $639
Bogus
Senior Member
This helps alot. At first I thought I had two mufflers lol I was like WTF
The owner of the Sedan that has the first system installed on the car was able to send over a pic of the tip, I am working with him to get some more pics for everyone.
You know what would be cool, if you guys put a watermark or engraved "DDMWorks" over the top of the tip.
rdss
Junior Member
I think I am going to have to pass. I was hoping for a factory style "hidden" tailpipe and 640 dollars (I'm leaning towards muffler and add resonator if it's not to my liking) is to much to throw an exhaust on and cut up the kit. If the rear bumper cover had a factory cut out for a tailpipe I would be more than happy to run your exhaust.
Bogus
Senior Member
Just buy a muffler and have a shop custom bend your pipes?
rdss
Junior Member
If I had a welder and little bit of skill with one I would go that route for sure. But, I think I am going to with SLP's kit, the tip is clamped on so I will just run a dumped tailpipe (like stock) on it. It is also 2.5" pipe vs. 2.25", comes with a clamp fitted resonator and muffler and they are usually have a sale that gets them down to 450 shipped.
TheFallenAngel12
New member
Well it sucks to see they are charging so much for the exhaust system thru them. No way in hell im paying $600+ for some pipes and a muffler. I can have my local Muffler shop build me a nice setup for a hell of a lot cheaper than that! Plus im with RDSS on this one, i wanted to see a Stock Hidden Pipe Look. I dont like the tailpipe being seen on the sonic. looks Cheesy honestly. Doesnt look right. Thats one thing i hated with my sunfire when i had it before my sonic, The Big Tailpipe that stuck out the rear of the car. I prefer the hidden look.
Off to the Muffler Shop i go then for some custom exhaust work. thanks anyways DDM, but im not dishing out that kind of money on an exhaust system i dont like. I bet it sounds good, but that Tailpipe sticking out just ruins it for me.
Off to the Muffler Shop i go then for some custom exhaust work. thanks anyways DDM, but im not dishing out that kind of money on an exhaust system i dont like. I bet it sounds good, but that Tailpipe sticking out just ruins it for me.
laborsmith
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So does your opinion that" "I dont like the tailpipe being seen on the sonic. looks Cheesy honestly. Doesnt look right." apply to everyone or is it ok with you if another person, such as myself, like the tailpipe being seen?
Just asking!
Laborsmith
Just asking!
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rdss
Junior Member
Laborsmith, there where a lot of I's in there not US or WE's, come think of it he mentioned no one other than me and I agree, it's an extremely expeinsive exhaust system (high quality, don't get me wrong) but for The Fallen one and I, we are going to pass and figure it out on our own or wait until there are more options. And once again, I want to thank Dave and DDMW for putting something together for the OTHER people that actually like the look of the exhaust.
laborsmith
New member
I stand by my interpretation of his statement. If I had interpreted that statement to be limited to you two I would not have replied. If on re-reading I had seen what you imply he meant I would carry on without further ado. But rightly or wrongly I perceive (even after a re-read) my taste being knocked for no reason other than we have different tastes. If the post knocking those who prefer a different (say larger or more visible) exhaust tip only applied to you two or one or the other than perhaps the poster could chime in and clarify. It is ok with me if others prefer an OEM or OEM style exhaust tip, we each have our own individual sense of what is right. But if I am slammed I will respond. 'Twas ever thus and 'twill ever be.
Laborsmith
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TheFallenAngel12
New member
Wow, somebody needs to take a chill pill and relax!! For one I wasnt knocking anyone down and saying "No one can have this setup" just because i didnt like it. I simply stated i didnt like the setup how it was. If you like the tailpipe being seen then good for you sir. Go out and buy it!
I was simply agreeing with RDSS about the fact he and i both were on the same page about "Our Prefrences" for how an exhaust system should look on our cars. I never once said anything about anyone else. Everyone has there own style and prefrences. I prefer a hidden look, so i was merely agreeing with Rdss on his statement and plan on getting a custom setup done for my sonic. Doesnt mean you or anyone has to do the same. If you have a "Problem" with that then sorry, I was simply stating my Opinion on the matter. Get over it. There was no need for your comment you made.
TheFallenAngel12
New member
And one other thing, Thank You DDM Works for making a setup for the Sedan Sonic Owners! Whether it is something i like or not. its nice to know other sedan owners have an option for their sonics to upgrade their exhaust systems. It just happens to be i dont like the setup as it is. thats all. More power to those that do. Have fun with your Sonic's!